Former Current Processing Times (continued)
Feb 13th 2009, 1:40 pm
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Re: Current Processing Times (continued)
Hi,
Based on 20 March to complete pre Sept 07 (25 working days), would it be fair to assume that upto december 08 would be allocated by end of April.
Decision to be made is whether to opt for state sponsorship, (our agent estimates mid April when they will have the approval from WA.) or play the waiting game.
Does anyone know where we can get information on the benefits differences between the two, (eg medical cover, etc).
Also, once a CO is allocated is there any timelines as to how long it then takes to process the visa. Having young children, we really want to be settled in WA by September so as not to start them through another year of school here, much easier to let them finish at the July break.
Regards
Cliff & Linda
Based on 20 March to complete pre Sept 07 (25 working days), would it be fair to assume that upto december 08 would be allocated by end of April.
Decision to be made is whether to opt for state sponsorship, (our agent estimates mid April when they will have the approval from WA.) or play the waiting game.
Does anyone know where we can get information on the benefits differences between the two, (eg medical cover, etc).
Also, once a CO is allocated is there any timelines as to how long it then takes to process the visa. Having young children, we really want to be settled in WA by September so as not to start them through another year of school here, much easier to let them finish at the July break.
Regards
Cliff & Linda
Feb 13th 2009, 3:05 pm
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Re: Current Processing Times (continued)
New Dates!!!
Update from my Immigration agency this morning:
Further to our previous email regarding the new processing prioritiesat the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), we would like to inform you that this information has now been updated. DIAC is now allocating case officers to the following applications: Applications with state or territory nomination. These are being allocated to case officers within ten working days once DIAC has received official confirmation of sponsorship directly from the state or territory involved Applications with occupations on the Critical Skills List (CSL). DIAC is allocating all eligible applications that were lodged prior to 1st September 2007. They are allocating these applications in order of lodgement date and hope to have all of them allocated by 20th March2009
No other skilled applications are being allocated at present.
Update from my Immigration agency this morning:
Further to our previous email regarding the new processing prioritiesat the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), we would like to inform you that this information has now been updated. DIAC is now allocating case officers to the following applications: Applications with state or territory nomination. These are being allocated to case officers within ten working days once DIAC has received official confirmation of sponsorship directly from the state or territory involved Applications with occupations on the Critical Skills List (CSL). DIAC is allocating all eligible applications that were lodged prior to 1st September 2007. They are allocating these applications in order of lodgement date and hope to have all of them allocated by 20th March2009
No other skilled applications are being allocated at present.
Feb 13th 2009, 3:54 pm
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Re: Current Processing Times (continued)
state sponsored is still a permanent resident visa. you are entitled to all the rights and privileges of an independent migrant save that you must live in the sponsoring state the first 2 years you are in Australia. After this 2 year period, you are free to move any where in Australia. Medicare eligibility, etc. would be the exact same.
Feb 13th 2009, 4:18 pm
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Re: Current Processing Times (continued)
Hi,
Based on 20 March to complete pre Sept 07 (25 working days), would it be fair to assume that upto december 08 would be allocated by end of April.
Decision to be made is whether to opt for state sponsorship, (our agent estimates mid April when they will have the approval from WA.) or play the waiting game.
Does anyone know where we can get information on the benefits differences between the two, (eg medical cover, etc).
Also, once a CO is allocated is there any timelines as to how long it then takes to process the visa. Having young children, we really want to be settled in WA by September so as not to start them through another year of school here, much easier to let them finish at the July break.
Regards
Cliff & Linda
Based on 20 March to complete pre Sept 07 (25 working days), would it be fair to assume that upto december 08 would be allocated by end of April.
Decision to be made is whether to opt for state sponsorship, (our agent estimates mid April when they will have the approval from WA.) or play the waiting game.
Does anyone know where we can get information on the benefits differences between the two, (eg medical cover, etc).
Also, once a CO is allocated is there any timelines as to how long it then takes to process the visa. Having young children, we really want to be settled in WA by September so as not to start them through another year of school here, much easier to let them finish at the July break.
Regards
Cliff & Linda
Eitherways, you won't wait more than extra 3 to 4 months. does the state sponsorship restriction worth it? you should ask yourself this question.
Last edited by mavios; Feb 13th 2009 at 4:20 pm.
Feb 13th 2009, 4:36 pm
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Re: Current Processing Times (continued)
Hi
I am not quite understanding the emails that I get back just now
How long is the processing time for 175 visa, we sent ours September 2008?
Hope you can set me straight
Thanks
I am not quite understanding the emails that I get back just now
How long is the processing time for 175 visa, we sent ours September 2008?
Hope you can set me straight
Thanks
Feb 13th 2009, 4:41 pm
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Feb 13th 2009, 6:26 pm
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May be you should go for state sponsorship for now, and as you wait for WA sponsorship you will learn more about the CSL timeline. For now it's very hard to predict the actual timeline, However it would be more clear in March and April, and we are not sure if this state sponsorship thing will affect the CSL timeline, and how much would this effect have an impact on CSL timeline.
Eitherways, you won't wait more than extra 3 to 4 months. does the state sponsorship restriction worth it? you should ask yourself this question.
Eitherways, you won't wait more than extra 3 to 4 months. does the state sponsorship restriction worth it? you should ask yourself this question.
Mavios you say; "is the restriction worth it", by that do you mean being restricted to living in WA, if so that is not an issue for us. If you meant other restrictions please elaborate as posts suggest there are no other restrictions.
Regards
Cliff & Linda
Feb 13th 2009, 8:01 pm
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Re: Current Processing Times (continued)
Thank you all for the replies, as we were set on living in WA Perth area permanently, it looks like going for state sponsorship is our quickest approach.
Mavios you say; "is the restriction worth it", by that do you mean being restricted to living in WA, if so that is not an issue for us. If you meant other restrictions please elaborate as posts suggest there are no other restrictions.
Regards
Cliff & Linda
Mavios you say; "is the restriction worth it", by that do you mean being restricted to living in WA, if so that is not an issue for us. If you meant other restrictions please elaborate as posts suggest there are no other restrictions.
Regards
Cliff & Linda
Suppose it depends if you are determined to live in one area no matter what.
Feb 13th 2009, 8:24 pm
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Yes I think you are right, we have thought about doing the same thing. We are going for the 175 as it seemed the best and safest visa option but the 176 gives the same things apart from you have to stay in the sponsored area. We are also thinking of WA Perth area so considering changing as well. but at least with the 175 you are free to do what you want if your situation changes or things look better in another area!!!
Suppose it depends if you are determined to live in one area no matter what.
Suppose it depends if you are determined to live in one area no matter what.
As far as I am aware if you apply directly for sponsorship then DIAC is automatically updated removing your choice.
Feb 13th 2009, 11:13 pm
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Re: Current Processing Times (continued)
Feb 13th 2009, 11:25 pm
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we really have to wait to see if DIAC move onto post Sept 07 application or not after 20th March 2009. if it does, i think it should be not a problem for CSL peoples to stay where they are (ie not changing their visa from 175 to 176 etc). but if they process the next application class (MODL) i think its good news for applicants on MODL but not CSL.
I would recommend anyone with an agent to apply for SSV as you will have the option to switch if granted, in three months it will be much clearer, but the downside is that if the economy dips they may cap the number of visas.
Feb 14th 2009, 1:14 am
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Cant see them processing MODL until CSL is complete. Remember this change is due to economic issues so they only want most critical skilled people until they see how the economy is going. SSV ensures they get the right people and tie them down for two years. I would guess that they hope the SSV's increase in number as they then keep the skills in the areas where they need them.
I would recommend anyone with an agent to apply for SSV as you will have the option to switch if granted, in three months it will be much clearer, but the downside is that if the economy dips they may cap the number of visas.
I would recommend anyone with an agent to apply for SSV as you will have the option to switch if granted, in three months it will be much clearer, but the downside is that if the economy dips they may cap the number of visas.
Feb 14th 2009, 1:39 am
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Thank you all for the replies, as we were set on living in WA Perth area permanently, it looks like going for state sponsorship is our quickest approach.
Mavios you say; "is the restriction worth it", by that do you mean being restricted to living in WA, if so that is not an issue for us. If you meant other restrictions please elaborate as posts suggest there are no other restrictions.
Regards
Cliff & Linda
Mavios you say; "is the restriction worth it", by that do you mean being restricted to living in WA, if so that is not an issue for us. If you meant other restrictions please elaborate as posts suggest there are no other restrictions.
Regards
Cliff & Linda
By restriction I did mean being restricted to living in WA. What if you are unable to find a suitable job in WA? you don't expect to get a suitable job just as you land there, or after you went there for some reason you decided that other states are better for you, by then and if you are on state sponsorship you have less options than the 175 and it might only ment to wait a extra 3 to 4 months if not less. That's my point, you should go for state sponsorship though and by the time you get a nomination things will get clearer.
Feb 14th 2009, 1:40 am
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I reckon the S/T Sponsored visa (SSV) occupation list is going to be reduced in the near future.
It's probably going be reduced to essentials like Nurses and Building trades etc.
It's probably going be reduced to essentials like Nurses and Building trades etc.